@s13240sxkade91 to make it sound really cool but when driving through town you close the cutouts and the exhaust goes through the stock quiet exhaust and also to avoid cops pulling you over haha
@SvobodaCole Realistically $400-500ish unless you can do everything yourself. Cutout's gonna run ya $200+ easy (look at QTP cutouts) installation is prob about an hour's labor at a shop (wiring) then tack on the welding of the pipes which would probably run $75ish.
@SvobodaCole These are actually about 175-250 dollars you can install them yourself. All you need is a sawzaw and a couple clamps. no welding needed comes with valve wiring harness and "y" pipe. pretty simple...3 hour instalation time around about. put one on my impreza wrx.
Man look at all that fuel. Running rich are we? I'm assuming it's fuel and not oil or else I don't think the car would sound as healthy as it does. :P
i already bought the oval cutout thanks for the reply though,,i have a vid on my profile...basicly its ben almost a yr i have it and i always leave it open, even this past winter
Generally speaking no. I have heard of some cutouts lasting more than six months though. From what I gather it depends on how the motor is sealed from the elements and what kind of use it sees. Winter use or even having it on the car in constantly wet conditions would probably be a bad idea. Mine failed because all that kept out the elements was a rubber boot held on by a ziptie. It got all corroded and failed.
Eh. The setup in this vid is about as loud as your average cat-back system so its nothing too exciting. Ironically though I've never had one burn out while open :p
@andrewmontreal this one is auto so it uses a remote and moter to open that but much cheaper is one where u just turn a knob and it uses a cable to open the cut out lasts longer
I should have phrased my comment differently no doubt. But I wasn't trying to bash you, it just looked like that guy was looking for a decent brand and I thought he could use a second opinion. There really isn't a better option out there other then StreetPro. I'm sorry you had such a hard time with DMH but like I said this is the first time I've come across such a bad experience with them.
DMH has excellent customer service and lasts a long time this is the first time I've ever heard something bad said about them multiple people i know run them and they work great... nevermind that guy get a dmh
I call BS. Cutouts burnout in short term. Period. End of line.
And if DMH is so wonderful wonderful why did I burn out 2 motors within a year and a half? Why did I have such trouble with their service? But what the hell do I know...Do a net search on DMH and see what pops up. I personally will never do business with them again.
Long answer: Both are pretty much the same. Either brand will burn out within 6 months or so of use unless you come up lucky and get a unit that lasts longer. DMH claims to have a warranty but I only got him to replace one and that was after I threatened to post trash everywhere I could about him ducking my messages. Second time it burned out I gave up after a few emails.
I want one on my 03 s10 xtreme. But i want to put a flowmaster on the cutout. I wanna open up the cutout to sound mean and not like im trashy with no exhaust, and then close it to use the quiet stock exhaust.
Its an electronically controlled butterfly valve attached to a pipe just before the muffler (in my case). You open the valve the exhaust bypasses the muffler giving better flow and performance. Or you can close it when you want to be quiet and the exhaust continues through the muffler like normal.
Its water. You get that from any exhaust. You'd NEVER see liquid fuel pouring out of exhaust unless you had a line dumping into the exhaust straight from the tank.
Depends on how much restriction you still have in line before the cutout. Granted the bottom end isn't as peppy as closed, the end result is negligible.
Not back pressure, correct length and diametre, exhaust pulses effect engine ifficiency, if u cut ur exhaust off at the manifold u usually loose a ton of power.
flatheads r the exception to this rule.
during valve overlap charge is lost through exhaust, the reflected exhaust pulse pushes this back into cylinder and also sucks gas out when valve opens, during overlap this can actually suck extra charge in through inlet as the suction wave is reflected.
well clearly you can't cut it off at the manifold, i just thought you were insinuating it would be better if the exhaust went all the way over the axle through a muffler and out the back, rather than being cutoff mid length.
Depends on the vehicle as well. This is on a 2003 Grand Am GT with the V6. On this vehicle, a higher flowing exhaust will net more power. Might lose a little low end, but you can't have the best of both worlds with power curves.
A Mazda Rx-8 by contrast sees very little gains from a cat-back system as the exhaust from that point on is fairly well tuned in stock form. Even headers give very little gain as compared to most piston engines.
I usually find "performance exhausts" loose a little bottom gain in mid range and loose a little top end on a standard engine, have u noticed a similar occurance?
Hard to say. The cutout is ideal for top end power when all that matters is moving the air as fast as possible. "Performance exhausts" are hit or miss. Depending on the bends, piping diameter, and line restrictions will determine where in the power curve the power will come. Generally speaking a system slightly larger than stock (there is such a thing as too large) will increase power during mid-high range. Mine has a little more omph at start, better mid and ok high. But that's speculative
Its not back pressure its length and width that must be correct.
Exhausts work using harmonics to charge engine better, even sucking inlet during valve overlap and preventing charge escape by reflecting charge back into cylinder so it is not lost, loosing power.
With new cars, exhausts r not very restrictive, apart from cat. Remove this and resets ecu and the reduced resistance makes loads of difference though.
Wats truck is this?
Davige0023 2 weeks ago
Thats mean idear
2toxxic4u 1 month ago
Too bad it doesn't close.
peckerwood57 3 months ago
whats the point?
callyboygid 8 months ago
FOCUSING
jordanmtoth 9 months ago
whats the point in this?
s13240sxkade91 1 year ago
@s13240sxkade91 to make it sound really cool but when driving through town you close the cutouts and the exhaust goes through the stock quiet exhaust and also to avoid cops pulling you over haha
ArcticCat3004x4 3 months ago
I used badlands but I hear QTP is the best. Really helps a turbo spool faster and sounds like a fucking jet engine after a rev.
tienshenhan86 1 year ago
Hey man i was just wondering how much this was to do.
I have a 2003 GAGT1 and wanted to make it sound mean but also can quiet it on the highway
SvobodaCole 1 year ago
@SvobodaCole Realistically $400-500ish unless you can do everything yourself. Cutout's gonna run ya $200+ easy (look at QTP cutouts) installation is prob about an hour's labor at a shop (wiring) then tack on the welding of the pipes which would probably run $75ish.
lonewolf025 1 year ago
@lonewolf025 is it after the cat or before?
SvobodaCole 1 year ago
@SvobodaCole These are actually about 175-250 dollars you can install them yourself. All you need is a sawzaw and a couple clamps. no welding needed comes with valve wiring harness and "y" pipe. pretty simple...3 hour instalation time around about. put one on my impreza wrx.
iammrbmx4life 1 year ago
it must be VR6
WRITEPOWER 1 year ago
@WRITEPOWER It's a V6 from a Pontiac Grand AM. Check my other vids to see.
lonewolf025 1 year ago
@lonewolf025 To be even more specific it's a 60 degree pushrod V6
lonewolf025 1 year ago
What kind of car exactly is this Exhaust Cutout that is being filmed on?
I hear the V8 but what kind of domestic car?
Mex24x 1 year ago
@Mex24x It's not actually a V8. This is off my Pontiac Grand Am. It has a 3.4L V6.
lonewolf025 1 year ago
@lonewolf025 so ok you put this before or after your muffler, and how much sound difrence does this make between open and closed?
bryce995 3 weeks ago
Man look at all that fuel. Running rich are we? I'm assuming it's fuel and not oil or else I don't think the car would sound as healthy as it does. :P
UpstateEG51 1 year ago
@UpstateEG51 It's water not fuel. Byproduct of the combustion process.
lonewolf025 1 year ago
@UpstateEG51 It's water that is dripping.
FuzzyFuzzer 1 year ago
About how much would it cost to get this installed on any car? I'm trying to convince my mom to get them on her 2006 BMW 745Li.
haggman7 1 year ago
@haggman7 depends on where you bring it and how much you do yourself. Anywhere from say $100 or more.
lonewolf025 1 year ago
@lonewolf025 Cut out install at a local muffler shop near here on my buddies Camaro SS was $40. He just welded and we ran the wiring.
Chaser350Z 1 year ago
i already bought the oval cutout thanks for the reply though,,i have a vid on my profile...basicly its ben almost a yr i have it and i always leave it open, even this past winter
andrewmontreal 2 years ago
lol does this damage ur car?
nevernoob19 2 years ago
No.
lonewolf025 2 years ago
Generally speaking no. I have heard of some cutouts lasting more than six months though. From what I gather it depends on how the motor is sealed from the elements and what kind of use it sees. Winter use or even having it on the car in constantly wet conditions would probably be a bad idea. Mine failed because all that kept out the elements was a rubber boot held on by a ziptie. It got all corroded and failed.
lonewolf025 2 years ago
When you say the cutouts fail are you talking about the electronic controller?
badboy58557 2 years ago
In my experience its not the controller but the actual motor on the cutout itself. I can't speak for everyone, but my experience is pretty common.
lonewolf025 2 years ago
glad i got manuals then, that would suck to open them far away from home and not be able to close them back up
badboy58557 2 years ago
Eh. The setup in this vid is about as loud as your average cat-back system so its nothing too exciting. Ironically though I've never had one burn out while open :p
lonewolf025 2 years ago
@lonewolf025 mine died after 4months
bmxxxrider559 1 year ago
so basically most cutouts dont last very long? or it depends on how they are used( or abused),,
andrewmontreal 2 years ago
@andrewmontreal this one is auto so it uses a remote and moter to open that but much cheaper is one where u just turn a knob and it uses a cable to open the cut out lasts longer
Judocraft 2 years ago
shoulda welded em in right at the headers. that would make some ruckus!
mrjordan2u 2 years ago
@mrjordan2u
If you put it at the headers the car would run like shit.
QuattroStig 1 year ago
Louder than stock by quite a bit. Not as loud as it possibly could be, but on par with most aftermarket cat-back systems.
lonewolf025 2 years ago
thats not loud at all
stradguy93 2 years ago
I should have phrased my comment differently no doubt. But I wasn't trying to bash you, it just looked like that guy was looking for a decent brand and I thought he could use a second opinion. There really isn't a better option out there other then StreetPro. I'm sorry you had such a hard time with DMH but like I said this is the first time I've come across such a bad experience with them.
firehawkknight 3 years ago
DMH has excellent customer service and lasts a long time this is the first time I've ever heard something bad said about them multiple people i know run them and they work great... nevermind that guy get a dmh
firehawkknight 3 years ago
I call BS. Cutouts burnout in short term. Period. End of line.
And if DMH is so wonderful wonderful why did I burn out 2 motors within a year and a half? Why did I have such trouble with their service? But what the hell do I know...Do a net search on DMH and see what pops up. I personally will never do business with them again.
Now get outta my comment thread!
lonewolf025 3 years ago
hey which cutouts do u recommend the qtp cutouts or the dmh cutouts please comment me bak
KKKMMMMMM 3 years ago
Short answer: Neither.
Long answer: Both are pretty much the same. Either brand will burn out within 6 months or so of use unless you come up lucky and get a unit that lasts longer. DMH claims to have a warranty but I only got him to replace one and that was after I threatened to post trash everywhere I could about him ducking my messages. Second time it burned out I gave up after a few emails.
lonewolf025 3 years ago
I want one on my 03 s10 xtreme. But i want to put a flowmaster on the cutout. I wanna open up the cutout to sound mean and not like im trashy with no exhaust, and then close it to use the quiet stock exhaust.
sonyplaydude 3 years ago
Its an electronically controlled butterfly valve attached to a pipe just before the muffler (in my case). You open the valve the exhaust bypasses the muffler giving better flow and performance. Or you can close it when you want to be quiet and the exhaust continues through the muffler like normal.
lonewolf025 3 years ago
what does it do?
bamskyline 3 years ago
Hey, this sounds like my 3.1L Monte Carlo, hehe, don't worry man I love that car, I'm running straight pipes on it right now!
Stealthcola 3 years ago
If thats fuel spitin out of there u need to lean ur mixure a bit
mattmopar440 3 years ago
Its water. You get that from any exhaust. You'd NEVER see liquid fuel pouring out of exhaust unless you had a line dumping into the exhaust straight from the tank.
lonewolf025 3 years ago
lol tell that to my brother..he has a jeep that spits fuel b/c he doesent know how to tune a carb
mattmopar440 3 years ago
you needed to put the cutout b4 the cat.. other wise not bad...
nighthawk0094 3 years ago
is that before or after the cat?
AlexntheBigRedDodge 4 years ago
After
lonewolf025 4 years ago
Next time put the camera further away.. it wont sound raspy since it will be quieter for the mic.
nice clip though.
Triple88a 4 years ago
NO TORQUE LEFT WIH THAT THING
justinbimmerman 4 years ago
Depends on how much restriction you still have in line before the cutout. Granted the bottom end isn't as peppy as closed, the end result is negligible.
lonewolf025 4 years ago
Usually u loose power removing exhaust, apart from really old engines.
With a CAT exhaust I'm not sure what will happen?
tpvalley 3 years ago
if you believe that an engine runs better with back pressure, then i've got some beach front property in Arizona i would like to sell you.
TechnoDinanM3 3 years ago
Oh dear- sigh!
Not back pressure, correct length and diametre, exhaust pulses effect engine ifficiency, if u cut ur exhaust off at the manifold u usually loose a ton of power.
flatheads r the exception to this rule.
during valve overlap charge is lost through exhaust, the reflected exhaust pulse pushes this back into cylinder and also sucks gas out when valve opens, during overlap this can actually suck extra charge in through inlet as the suction wave is reflected.
Professionals know this.
tpvalley 3 years ago
well clearly you can't cut it off at the manifold, i just thought you were insinuating it would be better if the exhaust went all the way over the axle through a muffler and out the back, rather than being cutoff mid length.
TechnoDinanM3 3 years ago
notice that this cutout is at rear of pipe, so length and width r still correct more or less.
For a cheap benifit just replace silencers with pipe thats what I do avoiding sharp steps etc.
tpvalley 3 years ago
Depends on the vehicle as well. This is on a 2003 Grand Am GT with the V6. On this vehicle, a higher flowing exhaust will net more power. Might lose a little low end, but you can't have the best of both worlds with power curves.
A Mazda Rx-8 by contrast sees very little gains from a cat-back system as the exhaust from that point on is fairly well tuned in stock form. Even headers give very little gain as compared to most piston engines.
lonewolf025 3 years ago
I usually find "performance exhausts" loose a little bottom gain in mid range and loose a little top end on a standard engine, have u noticed a similar occurance?
tpvalley 3 years ago
Hard to say. The cutout is ideal for top end power when all that matters is moving the air as fast as possible. "Performance exhausts" are hit or miss. Depending on the bends, piping diameter, and line restrictions will determine where in the power curve the power will come. Generally speaking a system slightly larger than stock (there is such a thing as too large) will increase power during mid-high range. Mine has a little more omph at start, better mid and ok high. But that's speculative
lonewolf025 3 years ago
If to much backpressure is lost, low end power can be lost. This is done by either straight piping, or an oversized exhaust.
AvroAero 3 years ago
Its not back pressure its length and width that must be correct.
Exhausts work using harmonics to charge engine better, even sucking inlet during valve overlap and preventing charge escape by reflecting charge back into cylinder so it is not lost, loosing power.
With new cars, exhausts r not very restrictive, apart from cat. Remove this and resets ecu and the reduced resistance makes loads of difference though.
This shows that backpressure is not the issue,
I bet ur over 40 years old?
tpvalley 3 years ago
why is it zooming in and out
Blade480 4 years ago
Camera couldn't figure out what it was supposed to be focusing on. I was too lazy to redo it since the sound turned out fine.
lonewolf025 4 years ago